Chapter 236 A Respect for a Cup of Tea
Liang Huan looked at Song Wanhua again: “When Yuan Zhi came back last night, she told me that Wanhua’s singing voice was so moving, and I don’t know when I will be able to sing it. Have a chance to hear Wanhua sing a song?"
Song Wanhua was a little shy: "I don't dare to show off in front of the queen."
Huang Liangyuan scolded her: "You are usually too modest. You don’t always hide behind others, but with your singing voice, you’re afraid that you won’t be able to please the Lord—”
Halfway through, Huang Liangyuan bit her lip and smiled awkwardly. She just wanted to be angry and refused to argue. Saying these words to compete for favor in front of Liang Zhaoyi is really life-threatening.
Song Wanhua's face turned red instantly and her expression was unnatural.
Knowing that she had made a mistake, Huang Liangyuan lowered her head and quickly apologized: "I am a concubine who spoke freely, please forgive me..."
Liang Huan didn't care: "No problem, serve the Lord. It’s the concubine’s responsibility.”
Huang Liangyuan raised her eyes and observed quietly.
Liang Huan looked as usual, smiled slightly, looked at the sky again, and said: "The sun will be shining soon——"
Before he finished speaking, there were hurried footsteps approaching.
After hearing the sound, several people looked over, but saw Yuan Zhi stepping forward quickly, first saluting Liang Huan, and then saying hello to Huang and Song.
Liang Huan suppressed a smile and looked at her: "Why are you so impatient?"
Yuan Zhi was stunned and smiled: "Why did you forget, you didn't plan to talk about the beauty soup? If the pot is ready, I must inform you in time?”
Liang Huan was stunned, and just shook his head and smiled at Huang and Song: “I was planning to go back just now, and I didn’t want to talk to you for so long— —”
Huang Liangyuan hurriedly said: "It's the concubines who have delayed the queen's business."
Liang Huan raised her eyebrows and chuckled: "What kind of business is this?"
She paused and then said: "Well, why don't you go back with me and taste the soup together."
Song Wanhua wanted to refuse, but before she could open her mouth, Huang Liangyuan saw her intention and spoke first: "Concubine We are honored."
After that, the group headed towards Hanguang Hall.
In the hall, tea, fruits and soup cups have been placed.
Huang Liangyuan sat on her knees on the mat, lowering her head and quietly looking at the furnishings in the hall. The more she looked, the more frightened she became. Hanguang Hall has always been empty. Yesterday was the first time I came here. I only stopped at the door and then left. Although I don’t know what this place looked like before, but after I came in today, I realized what a beautiful sky and beautiful land is!
After being neglected in the harem for a long time, a newly favored high-ranking person entered the palace for the first time, and seeing that Zhaoyi and Zhao Hongde were not dealing with each other, although the visit was out of palace rules and etiquette, it was still a bit of luck and selfishness. As long as you can climb this big tree, why worry about not having the opportunity to show your face to the Lord in the future?
As for Zhaoyi's reputation, the Lord doesn't mind. Why should she worry so much about a young lady? Opportunities are always fleeting, and you should hold on tight when you are in front of you. Take hold, and those worries should only be considered after taking hold!
Huang Liangyuan looked around and was speechless. In the past, Zhaoyi was just Da Sima's concubine. Who would have expected that as soon as she entered the palace, she could surpass the third lady? Even the favored Zhao Hongde has to be a little shorter, which shows that he is extremely resourceful!
The more I realize this, the more I feel that I have made the right bet, and I am filled with joy.
She turned her head and glanced at Song Wanhua beside her. She was obviously as surprised as herself, no, even more surprised than herself.
Seeing that Liang Huan had not returned from changing her clothes, Huang Liangyuan pushed Song Wanhua: "I asked you to come, are you right? Everything should be done sooner rather than later. I dare say that the empress treats us differently. !”
Song Wanhua came back to her senses and forced a smile: “I’m fine now!”
After saying that, he lowered his head and wrung his fingers, wondering what he was thinking.
When Liang Huan came in, she saw the two of them sitting somewhat reservedly. His eyes swept over Song Wanhua without leaving any trace, and then stopped on Huang Liangyuan's face. He smiled and said: "There is no one else here, so you can just be casual. You're welcome."< br>
She pointed to the food on the small table and said: "These are all made of wandering flowers. You guys have a try."
As she said this, she sat down and the two of them relaxed a little. After a while, I still dare not forget the rules and etiquette.
Liang Huan lowered her eyes and looked at it from the corner of her eye. Song Wanhua used the same weight as her, but Huang Liangyuan kept praising her. She didn't know whether she really liked it or was deliberately catering to her, but she didn't care.
She picked up the tea cup and was about to drink it when she made a sound.
The sound, which was neither loud nor quiet, attracted the attention of the people in the palace.
Xiang Lan, who was serving from the side, was confused: "What's wrong?"
Huang Liangyuan and others put down the pastries in their hands, looked over, and saw Liang Huan frowning slightly. Liang Huan put down the tea cup in her hand and asked: "How come it wasn't the white dew from the snowy mountains yesterday?" ”
Liang Huan glanced at her and said, "There's no need to change it, just cook a new pot."
Yuan Zhi heard the sound and hurriedly went to prepare it.
Liang Huan smiled and explained to Huang and Song: "I drank the Snow Mountain White Dew and I thought it was very good, so I wanted you to try it too. I remember that it seemed that Zhang Xuanhui sent it yesterday."
Xianglan said: "It is Zhang Xuanhui."
Huang Liangyuan responded: "Xuanhui is grateful to the empress for rescuing the siege yesterday."
They all came together yesterday.
Liang Huan was puzzled: "How did I help her out?"
Huang Liangyuan lowered her voice: "It was a coincidence that your Majesty came yesterday. If she had been later, she would have been seriously injured. "I'll be punished."
The words were still implicit, but Liang Hu understood them.
She didn't say anything further, just asked: "Why don't I see her today? But her face is so red and swollen?"
Song Wanhua nodded: "Exactly, it was fine yesterday, but the swelling is getting worse this morning. Zhang Xuanhui originally wanted to come to express his gratitude in person, but he was afraid that his appearance would scare the empress, so he asked the concubine to exchange her favor."
Liang Huan heard this and said to Xianglan: "There is a small red sandalwood box in the wooden box of this palace. I will send it to Zhang Xuanhui later. The herbal ointment has a miraculous effect on relieving pain and reducing swelling."
Xianglan responded, Do it in person. Yuan Zhi also brought the newly brewed tea.
Huang Liangyuan complimented: "Your Majesty is kind."
Liang Huan shook his head: "I can only wait until she recovers from her injury before thanking her."
Huang Liangyuan said: "Your Majesty is really polite, but it's just a box of tea."
Liang Huan took a sip of tea and then raised her eyes and asked, "Why did Zhao Hongde punish her?"
Huang Liangyuan glanced at the silent Song Wanhua and hesitated. After a while, he said: "Xuanhui was just Jingwan before. Later, because of her brother, she was granted the title of Xuanhui and suddenly became the head of the concubines. She naturally knows how to recruit people, and recruit people-"
"In the past She should have saluted Lin Guangxun when she saw him, but now Lin Guangxun had to salute her, so——"
Liang Huan squeezed the cup tightly and said expressionlessly: "Who is Zhang Xuanhui's brother?"
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Huang Liangyuan's face suddenly turned pale, her lips stiffened and she was afraid to speak.
Song Wanhua just realized what she was doing, she lowered her head and remained silent, squeezing her hands tightly under her sleeves.
Seeing that they were all silent, Liang Huan couldn't help laughing: "What? Is Zhang Xuanhui's brother some mysterious person?"
Huang Liangyuan and Song Wanhua only glanced at each other hastily, then lowered their heads. .
Yuan Zhi reminded from the side: "Empress Zhaoyi is asking questions, why should Liangyuan and Wanhua not respond?"
Huang Liangyuan had no choice but to raise her head and stammered: "Yes, Zhang Xuanhui's brother is General Anyuan."
Liang Huan paused for a while, and the hall was quiet.
She put down the cup and smiled: "Anyuan General Zhang Yao, right?"
Zhang Yao, the cavalry general Lu Huai joined the army, and was also the one who reported Lu Xiu for collaborating with the enemy and treason... …
(End of this chapter)